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It’s music for Mike: Longtime Bemidji resident, teacher, performer, now brings his talents to promoting, producing shows

Monte Draper | Bemidji Pioneer Mike Tangen, a retired teacher and longtime musician, and a former member of the “Mike & Maggie” duo, along with Maggie Carlson (above), now devotes his time to promoting and producing live music in the Bemidji area. Up next is the bluegrass band Monroe Crossing, who will play the Chief Theater on March 15.

Skiers at Snowjourn shorter this year: Organizers add middle school 5K race

A new wrinkle this year at the Buena Vista Snowjourn was a a middle school cross country race on Saturday morning. Monte Draper | Bemidji Pioneer

MEN'S HOCKEY: Beavers fall to Bowling Green 5-2, sneak into playoffs anyway

Bemidji State’s Ruslan Pedan, left, passes the puck as Bowling Green’s Dan DeSalvo, center, and Ralfs Freibergs close in during their game Saturday at Bowling Green. BGSU won 5-2 but the Beavers clinched a WCHA playoff spot thanks to Ferris State’s 2-1 win over Lake Superior State Saturday night. Shane Hughes | Bowling Green Sentinel-Tribune

Bemidji’s Stittsworth Meats finds success using Facebook to say hello rather than delivering sales pitch

Mychal Stittsworth of Stittsworth Meats in Bemidji multitasks Thursday afternoon by communicating with more than 16,000 people as he helps a customer with thick cut bacon. The shop’s Facebook page, seen on the screen to the left, has attracted an enormous following. Monte Draper | Bemidji Pioneer
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Minnesota statewide candidate leaves campaign after strip club reports
ST. PAUL -- A Republican Minnesota secretary of state candidate dropped out of the race Monday after blogs reported he visited strip clubs. Dennis Nguyen said his decision to quit the campaign was based on family, business and civic obligations. "My four young children...
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Crime report for Mar. 7-10
Sheriff’s Report The Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls on Saturday: DWI 1:51 a.m. A 33-year-old man was arrested for DWI on Hannah Ave. NW and Paul Bunyan Drive NW. Theft 9:15 a.m. A 19-year-old man was arrested for stealing a speaker and amplifier...
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Bemidji fire calls for Mar. 8-10
The Bemidji Fire Department responded to the following calls on Saturday: 6:30 a.m. Stroke on the 1000 block of Beltrami Ave. 11:03 a.m. Medical on the 1000 block of Irvine Ave. The Bemidji Fire Department responded to the following calls on Sunday: 5:43 p.m. Medical on the...
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Daily arrests for Mar. 8-10
The following people were booked into the Beltrami County Jail Saturday. The charges listed here do not necessarily reflect the nature of the counts that may be levied against them by the Beltrami County Attorney's Office. Amy Lynn Godwin, 33 M-COURT/PENDING-18.31 WARRANT-Disorderly...
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Minnesota lawmaker apologizes for NBA tweet
  ST. PAUL -- A Minnesota lawmaker who issued a tweet many called racist has apologized. Rep. Pat Garofalo, R-Farmington, posted a tweet Sunday night saying: "Let's be honest, 70% of teams in NBA could fold tomorrow + nobody would notice a difference w/possible exception...
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Outdoor rinks closed for season
    BEMIDJI -- The outdoor rinks and warming houses at City Park and Nymore Park are closed for the season, city officials said today. The outdoor rinks were opened on Dec. 19 for a total of 80 days of open rinks. City officials said the average closing is on Feb. 28,...
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Fargo student dies after swimming pool incident
  FARGO – A teenager who was found Feb. 18 unconscious in the Fargo South High School swimming pool has died. Frederic Ndereimana, 19, died Saturday at a Fargo hospital, according to police. Until now, the teen’s name and condition were unknown. Fargo Schools...
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The cost of conflict: Lawsuit over annexation is adding up
BEMIDJI — However right a fight may feel, there are always unintended costs to those that surround it. In the case of the two-year lawsuit between Bemidji Township and the city of Bemidji, those costs can be measured in money that used to belong to the taxpayers — money spent...
news / localMarch 8, 2014 - 11:23pm
Court Report : Sentencings for March 9
The following cases were heard Feb. 18 by Beltrami District Judge Shari R. Schluchter: Tony Martin Beck, 51, of Bemidji was sentenced for criminal vehicular homicide or operation to 365 days in the Beltrami County Jail of which 335 days have been stayed for four years. Beck must...
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Minimum wage hike may raise prices, won’t cost jobs
Mark Zdechlik MPR News 91.3 FM St. Paul — Efforts by Minnesota’s Democratic legislators to raise the minimum wage to $9.50 an hour have alarmed some business leaders, who say a higher wage would cost jobs and hurt economic growth. But proponents of a higher minimum wage say...
newsMarch 8, 2014 - 11:20pm
Frozen lakes, deep winter take a toll on wildlife
Tim Nelson MPR News 91.3 FM ROSEVILLE — Think this winter has been tough? Be glad you’re not a duck —or a trumpeter swan. “Always when you grab a swan, you always want to get their wings as tight to them as possible because that is where they really beat you up,” veterinarian...
outdoors / environmentMarch 8, 2014 - 11:18pm
Visitors watch science demonstration
The Headwaters Science Center in Bemidji celebrated its 20th anniversary Saturday with an array of free demonstrations such as this one on combustible...
news / localMarch 8, 2014 - 11:15pm
Capitol Chatter: Democrats ramp up rural campaign
ST. PAUL —Minnesota House Democrats want voters to know that most rural residents should pay lower property taxes on their homes after actions they took. “We think it is good news for Minnesotans and Minnesota homeowners,” House Speaker Paul Thissen, D-Minneapolis, told a handful...
newsMarch 8, 2014 - 10:58pm
Four area districts ‘on track’ to meet AYP
BEMIDJI — Several area schools have received notices that they are “on track” to meet state requirements in closing achievement gaps. The state, through its waiver from No Child Left Behind requirements, is requiring districts to close their achievement gaps by 50 percent by...
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National curling: Fenson, Pottinger rinks will represent USA at World Championships
PHILADELPHIA -- Pete Fenson captured the USA National men’s curling championship Saturday as the skip from Bemidji and his teammates dominated the Craig Brown rink of Madison, Wis. 9-3 in the Page playoff final. The playoff win also gave Fenson enough order of merit points to secure...
sportsMarch 8, 2014 - 6:51pm

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Laser-light shows have come a long way since the ’90s, when characters carried neon or LED lights to convey a story.
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The Pioneer has a new app for iPad users.

BEMIDJI -- Readers of the Pioneer now have one more avenue to get their news. In an exclusive partnership with Lueken's Village Foods, the Pioneer now has an iPad app. ...

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